Sandra Maszak

Sandra Maszak is a student at the University of Washington in Seattle studying Education, Communities, and Organizations, and Journalism and covers issues in education within Seattle. Originally from southwest Washington, she enjoys hiking, travelling, and the Oregon Coast.
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The rush of arrival and welcome on his first day in the United States

by Sandra Maszak
Bilal Sijok’s spent his first day in Portland, Oregon, before arriving in Camas, Washington, where he would attend his senior year of high school.
Dec 27, 2018

Decolonizing Thanksgiving: Practicing gratitude while acknowledging Native history

by Sandra Maszak
Thanksgiving, often considered the quintessential all-American holiday, is a favorite for many families across the United States. However, practicing gratitude doesn’t have to erase Native history or the current presence and survival of Indigenous peoples.
Nov 21, 2018